December weather forecast
Galatia, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Galatia, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Galatia witnesses its lowest temperatures in January and December, reaching an average of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Galatia, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Galatia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.5 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Galatia, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Galatia, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.5 days and aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Galatia, the coldest period comes during January and December, when the average high-temperature touches 42.4°F (5.8°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 67%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Galatia, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Galatia, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Galatia have in December?

In December, the average day length in Galatia is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Galatia have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Galatia?

In Galatia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Galatia, KS

Average temperature in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Galatia, KS

Average pressure in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Galatia, KS

Average wind speed in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Galatia, KS

Average humidity in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Galatia, KS

Average rainfall in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Galatia, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Galatia, KS

Average snowfall in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Galatia, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Galatia, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Galatia, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Galatia, KS

Average UV index in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Galatia, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Galatia, KS

Average visibility in December - Galatia, KS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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